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The second largest country in area after Russia, Canada has coastlines on the Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific Oceans, giving it the longest coastline of any country. In area, Canada is slightly larger than the United States, but has only 11 percent as many people. It is one of the least densely inhabited and most prosperous countries. A vast region of swamps, lakes, and ancient rock, known as the Canadian Shield, radiates out from Hudson Bay to cover half of the country; it is agriculturally poor with few people but rich in mineral deposits and forests. The shield stretches from the Arctic to the Great Lakes and Labrador, cutting the country in half and contributing to a division between easterners and westerners. The Canadian Shield and rugged western mountains experience subarctic climates, resulting in a near empty north—an estimated 75 percent of Canadians live within 161 kilometers (100 miles) of the U.S. border.

France pioneered settlement, but Britain gained control in 1763. In 1867 the British North America Act united English-speaking Upper Canada (Ontario) and French-speaking Lower Canada (Quebec) with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in a self-governing confederation—with independence in 1931. Canada is a multicultural society dependent on immigration for growth. Some 28 percent are of British descent, 23 percent claim French descent (concentrated in Quebec), 2 percent are aboriginal peoples—other minorities include Italians, Germans, Ukrainians, and Chinese. Canada's population is highly urbanized, with most people living in four areas: southern Ontario, Montréal region, Vancouver city and southern Vancouver Island, and the Calgary-Edmonton corridor. The urban economy has a large manufacturing base, and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has brought an economic boom—about 80 percent of Canada's trade is with the U.S.

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Traveling responsibly is becoming more and more challenging. At ChildSafe, we’re excited by this new initiative of TravelGiver. Finally! A tool that simplifies the process for a traveler to research, then choose an organization they are inspired by to give their support to. Well done!

Opportunity Cambodia participates in TravelGiver because it is a great concept and works so well for both donor and project. TravelGiver gives us a way to reach a much wider donor community than we otherwise could. This is really important because our project is dependent on funds from donors to continue enabling some of the poorest children in Cambodia to gain an education. TravelGiver gives travellers an easy and safe way to support their favourite charity or to learn about other great projects that they may be inspired to support.

Anjali House is really proud to be one of the first projects that joined TravelGiver. We rely on the support and generosity of donors and volunteers to continue providing free food, education and healthcare to underprivileged former street children in Siem Reap and TravelGiver helps us connect with people who want to help. TravelGiver is unique, as far as I know, there is nothing like it. We really appreciate that Kimi Anderson visited our project in person last year and we are very thankful for the additional promotion and exposure TravelGiver provides.

In its simplicity TravelGiver’s business model is incredibly fascinating. It empowers travellers to do good without incurring any additional charges, which is truly astonishing these days! This website not only reminds us of the importance of altruistic giving, but also encourages us to rethink long-established business practices. In light of the sustainability of its value proposition, I firmly believe that its future outlook is tremendously bright.

Since I discovered Travel Giver I have also discovered new booking engines that give a great service, so it's a win win - I get an easy to use booking service and a great price for my travel and a deserving project is supported.

I love the simplicity of TravelGiver. By starting your booking process on TravelGiver, you book through the site of your choosing and pay the same price as if you went direct. Then you can feel even better about your travels with a portion of your booking being donated to charity! It’s only one extra click, costs nothing more and makes a difference to people in need. Why wouldn’t you?

A friend put me onto your great site when I was looking to book accommodation. So fantastic to know that when I travel, I can support worthwhile projects without additional costs to me and only a few moments to register the project that resonates with me - so many to choose from! So glad you're doing the work you are - keeps us in touch with why we travel in the first place.

At last a way to feed some funds to my favourite project when I travel and still get great travel deals. This cost free initiative means I can support my project and it does not cost me any more. Thank you TravelGiver you have helped me in the role of being a donor and helping those who really need help to build their future. I love it.

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